Thursday, December 18, 2014
Science Fair will be Jan. 8
Extra Credit Opportunity (Due: Jan. 6, 2014)
Extra Credit Essay
Topic:
1.
What effect would a catastrophic
geological event have on an ecosystem and its ecology?
Guidelines
1. Perspective/Point of view: You
can be any living organism from the specified ecosystem (Rio Grande Valley)
except a human.
2. Catastrophic geological event:
Volcanic Eruption, Earthquake, Tsunami, & after effects associated with
such events, like drought, fires, pollution, scarce food supply, predation,
& erratic or drastic changes in weather patterns.
3. Explain in detail what you’ve seen
and how your daily living has been affected.
What challenges might you face and what impact has the event had on the
ecosystem and the populations within it.
Intro:
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Describe
yourself, what animal, insect, or plant area you.
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Describe
your ecosystem before the catastrophic event.
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Describe
in detail the occurrence of a catastrophic geological event.
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What
did you hear, see, smell, feel both physically and emotionally.
·
Describe
the scene directly after the catastrophic geological event.
o
What
changes occurred within the ecosystem/environment
o
What
do you see, smell, feel both physically and emotionally
o
Are
there others with you
Body:
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Describe
how your daily activities have changed
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Can
you continue as if nothing occurred
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Do
you have to adapt in order to survive?
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Describe
any after effects of the event that have a direct impact on you or your
community.
o
Drought,
Fires, pollution, food and water supply, predation, and violence.
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Describe
any interactions between other species or even with humans.
o
Are
this interactions positive/beneficial or negative/detrimental to your survival
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Explain what you've had to do in order to
ensure your survival as well as your groups/population/community.
Conclusion:
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Restate
the catastrophic geological event and the long term effect it has in your
ecosystem, community, population, yourself.
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Were
you able to adapt and persevere; if yes how
·
Did
your group if applicable make it or did you yourself make it in the end.
Think of it as producing your own movie just make it on realistic events and scenarios:
No unicorns, aliens, wizards, and other made believe things
Grading Criteria
- 50 Points for Content
- 30 Points for Structure
- 20 Points for organization and Neatness
A: 90-100 get 50 points toward lowest quiz grade
B: 80-89 get 30 points toward lowest quiz grade
C: 70-79 get 10 points towards lowest quiz grade
If possible email finished draft before the deadline to jcarmona044@rgccisd.org
Sunday, December 14, 2014
3rd Six Weeks (Week 6) Christmas Week
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Monday:
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6th Grade Field Trip
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University of Texas Pan-American
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Tuesday:
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6th Grade Math Benchmark Exam
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Science Fair Project Work Day
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Make-up Day
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Wednesday:
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6th Grade Reading Benchmark Exam
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Science Fair Project Work Day
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Make-up Day
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Thursday:
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Cinema Field Trip
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The Hobbit Movie
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Friday:
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Christmas Social
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Monday, December 8, 2014
Science Benchmark Rescheduled For Tuesday Dec. 9
Students just review/look over your notes as a quick review and don't over stress just try your best!
See you all tomorrow,
Mr. Carmona
Sunday, December 7, 2014
3rd Six Weeks (Week 5)
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Monday:
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Introduction to Ecology
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How are parts of the environment connected?
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Ecology
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Levels of Organization
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Biomes
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Habitat and Niche
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Tuesday:
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6th Grade Social Studies Benchmark
Exam
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Wednesday:
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6th Grade Science Benchmark Exam
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Thursday:
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Introduction to Ecology Review
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Ecology in class assignment
o
Review for Ecology Quiz
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Friday:
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Introduction to Ecology Quiz
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Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Progress Report Night (Wednesday Dec. 3, 2014) 2:00 - 5:00 P.M.
We will be conducting a progress report night for all parents to come and speak with teachers about the students performance with their academics.
I am formally inviting all parents to come and take advantage of this time to bring up any concerns or just to check up on how the students are performing in their classes.
Sunday, November 30, 2014
3rd Six Weeks (Week 4)
Welcome Back Everyone
It is time to get off vacation mode and continue working on your Science Fair Projects. You only have this week to complete your Display Boards, so take advantage of the time I am giving you in class to finish the project.
Bring any required materials to class in order to decorate and glue the required typed texts.
If anyone is still missing the Characteristics of Living Organisms Quiz speak with me so we can schedule your missed quiz.
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Monday:
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Science Fair Project Work Day
o
Continue to assemble & Decorate display
boards
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Tuesday:
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Science Fair Project Work Day
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Finish typing Purpose, Hypothesis, and Materials
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Begin typing
Data/Results/Analysis
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Continue work on display board
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Wednesday:
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Science Fair Project Work Day
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Continue typing required text
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Complete Experiment
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Thursday:
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Science Fair Project Work Day
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Continue working on Display Board
o
Must have most of the text complete and typed
ready to glue on display board
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Friday:
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Science Fair Project Work Day
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Final day to complete Science Fair Display
Board
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Should have all required information on the
Display Board or ready to glue on the display board.
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Sunday, November 23, 2014
Ac2E-IT Seminars
Monday:
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Ac2E-IT Seminars
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I will be conducting an Origami class
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Students will be creating different types of
origami structures/ figures
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Tuesday:
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Ac2E-IT Seminars
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Origami class continues
o
Students continue to work on origami projects
Everyone enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday,
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Sunday, November 16, 2014
3rd Six Weeks (Week 2)
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Monday:
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Science Fair Project Work Day
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Beginning to assemble & Decorate display
boards
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Tuesday:
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Science Fair Project Work Day
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Begin typing Purpose, Hypothesis, & Materials
o
Continue work on display board
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Wednesday:
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Science Fair Project Work Day
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Continue typing required text
o
Complete procedures
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Thursday:
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Science Fair Project Work Day
o
Continue working on Display Board
o
Must have most of the text complete and typed
ready to glue on display board
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Friday:
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Science Fair Project Work Day
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Working on experiment in order to complete the
following required parts:
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Data/Results
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Analysis
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Conclusion
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Should have most of the Display Board complete
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Sunday, November 9, 2014
3rd Six Weeks (WK 1)
Monday:
• Classification of Organisms
o Identify why and how scientists classify living things.
o Discuss Carolus Linnaeus’s contribution to classification.
o Describe the parts of the Scientific name
Genus name & Species name
o Definition of Taxonomy
Tuesday:
• Classification of Living Things
o Textbook Assignment
o Chapter Review
Individual Assignment pg. 617 in Textbook
Wednesday:
• How are organisms classified?
o List and compare the three domains of living things
o List and compare the four kingdoms of domain Eukarya
o List the eight levels of classification
Thursday:
• Branching Diagrams and Dichotomous Keys
o Describe branching diagrams and dichotomous keys.
Friday:
• Science Fair Project Work Day
• Classification of Organisms
o Identify why and how scientists classify living things.
o Discuss Carolus Linnaeus’s contribution to classification.
o Describe the parts of the Scientific name
Genus name & Species name
o Definition of Taxonomy
Tuesday:
• Classification of Living Things
o Textbook Assignment
o Chapter Review
Individual Assignment pg. 617 in Textbook
Wednesday:
• How are organisms classified?
o List and compare the three domains of living things
o List and compare the four kingdoms of domain Eukarya
o List the eight levels of classification
Thursday:
• Branching Diagrams and Dichotomous Keys
o Describe branching diagrams and dichotomous keys.
Friday:
• Science Fair Project Work Day
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Extra Credit Cell Project
Science
Extra Credit Project
Eukaryotic Cell
3-Dimensional Model
This project will replace your lowest
quiz grade.
Requirements:
1. Be creative and create a
3-Dimensional model of a Eukaryotic cell
2. Model must be 3-Dimensional
3. It must contain all of the structures
listed of a Eukaryotic Cell
a. Nucleus
b. Cytoplasm
c. Mitochondrion
d. Endoplasmic Reticulum
e. Golgi Apparatus
f. Cell/plasma membrane
g. Ribosome’s
4. Due Date is Monday, November 10th
5. No late projects will be accepted as grades are due by Monday night.
Grading Breakdown:
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80%
is determined by content accuracy
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20%
is determined by students creativity & organization
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Total
attainable score of 100%
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